Australian Coin Guide: Information and Coin Photos from The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint (http://www.perthmint.com.au/) was founded in 1899 and offers Australia and the world many interesting and innovative coins. You can glance through many of their most recent coins here.

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The coin’s reverse portrays a colour image of Sir Patrick Stewart OBE as Captain Jean-Luc Picard as he appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation, against a representation of the U.S.S. Enterprise and the inscription CAPTAIN JEAN-LUC PICARD. Learn More »

The coin’s reverse portrays a colour image of Avery Brooks as Captain Benjamin Sisko as he appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, against a representation of the space station Deep Space 9 and the inscription CAPTAIN BENJAMIN SISKO. Learn More »

The reverse design features Princess Cinderella in colour surrounded by engraved flowers. Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Learn More »

The 2014 Australian Koala Silver Gilded Edition depicts an appealing new design of the popular koala highlighted in 24-carat gold. The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Learn More »

This delicate button sized release presents a golden opportunity for anyone to own an iconic Australian gold coin. The extremely affordable Mini Roo is a precious collectable or gift that will stand the test of time. Learn More »

The kookaburra is known for its unmistakable call, which sounds like loud, echoing human laughter. The unique song and appearance of this native bird is superbly reflected on the annual Australian Kookaburra silver high relief issue. Learn More »

This superb ten-coin collection celebrates the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Every coin is struck by The Perth Mint in a rare square format from 1oz of 99.9% silver. Learn More »

The Perth Mint is pleased to celebrate 100 years of Australian submarines with the release of this beautiful commemorative Centenary of Australian Submarines 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin & Replica Badge Set. Learn More »

In 2014 the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates the centenary of the first flight of an Australian military aircraft, the Bristol Boxkite. To mark this milestone in Australia’s military history, The Perth Mint is proud to produce this stunning 1oz pure silver commemorative coin Learn More »

To commemorate the famed gold rush of 1851, which triggered a period of radical transformation for Australia, The Perth Mint is offering a 1oz silver coin for historians and collectors alike. Learn More »

To commemorate the famed gold rush of 1851, which triggered a period of radical transformation for Australia, The Perth Mint is offering a 1/4oz gold coin for historians and collectors alike. Each coin is meticulously struck from 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold in superb proof quality. Learn More »